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I am currently mourning something that could have been, feeling deeply lost and depressed. I 'd like to read of such misery. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Ethan Frome and Lust For Life made me cry deeply. Unrequited love always gets to me. Speaking of which.......

There is a great four-volume set of his essays and journalism edited by Sonia Orwell and another collaborator, I don't remember the name. Very insightful pieces that give one a good picture of his...

Also, if you investigate his journalism and essays, you will find more relevance then any other modern writer. However, I would be reluctant to call this part of his work literature.

Admin., can't an exception be made since Orwell was a political writer?

1984 is next on my list to read. I'm near the end of my Orwell catalogue and I have to say it has been the most pleasant of reading experiences.

There's a great biography of Jim Morrison called "No One Gets Out Of Here Alive." Also, "U2 At The End Of The World" is a personal favorite.

"In the penal colony", Kafka

sorry for the digression, but on the issue of slavery, I feel that most people did feel it was wrong but because of a pluralistic ignorance? they disregarded their better judgement. That is that in...

The distinction I like to make about the difference between morals and ethics is that the first is more about controlling others by fear and the second is about logical reasons for the social rules...

Can anyone refer me to any novels dealing with the theme of idealism destroyed by reality or nihilistic ideas?